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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,475.20, 45,712.80 and 14,923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,475.20, 45,712.80 and 14,923.20 is: 22,384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,475.20 : 45,712.80 = 14,923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,475.20/45,712.80 = 14,923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,475.20x = 45,712.80 × 14,923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,475.20x = 682,181,256.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,181,256.96/30,475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,384.80

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